Late Morning, Thursday, February 13, 2025, Miami, Florida
Hi, everyone.
Guess what? Yesterday, I penned the first scene for the 25th chapter of Reunion: Coda. It’s not a marathon scene—just 531 words, a bit more than those college essays from back in the day. You know, the ones I cranked out 40 years ago.
But let me tell you, it’s dynamite! Packed with drama and emotion, it ties up a crucial subplot and nudges our story closer to the finish line.
So today’s afternoon writing session is going to be a blast. Here’s the game plan: I’ll kick things off by brainstorming Scene Two, then I’ll sketch out a quick outline. Tomorrow, it’s time to dive into the actual drafting. Up until last summer, I was flying by the seat of my pants, letting the story guide me. But as I inch closer to the grand finale, I’m handling it with kid gloves. You know, there’s nothing worse than crafting a novel that’s brilliant for three-quarters of the way, only to fumble at the end because you rushed through those last few chapters. We’re in the home stretch, folks, and it’s going to be epic!
—
As a quick reminder, my ongoing promotion of the free Kindle edition of my novella, Reunion: A Story, ends on Saturday at 11:59 PM. So far, six readers have already snapped up their copies. I apologize to those of you who prefer free copies of the paperback but don’t have (or want) a Kindle e-reader or browser app. Unfortunately, Amazon doesn’t allow me to offer a free deal for paperbacks.
Excellent quick read that is bittersweet and heartwarming.
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024
I was captivated from the start by the author’s descriptive and easy style of writing. I could picture everything so well and it definitely took me back to the angst oftentimes felt in high school when a lack of confidence could get in the way of pursuing a love interest. The author captured the 1980s well and it was easy to follow the flashbacks and present tense when the character reflects on the choices he made. Hindsight is always 20-20 and we can see how our decisions in our youth greatly impact our lives, but the author really makes you see how our younger selves may be too insecure and self-sabotage our happiness. I highly recommend this novella that will resonate with you long after you read it. Excellent work Alex! Your South Miami co-editor is so proud of you! ~~Maggie Wunderlich
A Certain Point of View, Too 
You must be logged in to post a comment.